Medical terms

Explanation

Here you will find a short definition of each medical term. To get a detailed explanation of these terms, please click the relevant link.

arthrosis

Under one arthrosis one understands the increasing joint wear with damage to the cartilage surfaces of the connecting joint partners. In addition, there are changes in the area of ​​the bone near the joint, the synovial membrane and capsule, as well as the muscles.
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Arthroscopy

An arthroscope is a special endoscope. It consists of an optical system of rod lenses, a light source and usually a rinsing and suction device. In addition, the arthroscope has working channels through which surgical instruments can be inserted for minor surgical interventions. The optics of this endoscope are often connected to a monitor via a camera to make work easier. With this arthroscope, the doctor can look directly at the joint structures, similar to a camera, and carry out the arthroscopy.

roentgen

An X-ray or X-ray examination is a method discovered by the physicist Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen in 1896 to examine the human body with X-rays. The examination method is based on the different permeability of the tissue to X-rays.

CT - computed tomography

The Computed Tomography is ultimately the further development of the X-ray examination. In computed tomography, X-ray images are recorded from different directions and converted into slice images with the help of the computer while converting these images.
The name computed tomography (CT) is derived from the Greek tomós (cut) and gráphein (writing).

MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging, too Magnetic resonance tomography (MRI), is a diagnostic technique for visualizing internal organs, tissues and joints with the help of magnetic fields and radio waves.

Ultrasonic

The Sonography or Ultrasonic - Examination is the use of ultrasonic waves to examine organic tissue in medicine. A sonogram is an image that is created with the help of sonography.
The investigation works with inaudible sound waves on the echo principle, comparable to the echo sounder in seafaring.

Shock wave therapy

Shock waves have been used successfully in urology for over 20 years in the therapy of kidney and ureter stones. Only the mechanical properties of the Shock wavewhich, through its energy, leads to a “shattering” of kidney and ureter stones.

Since the beginning of the 90s, the extracorporeal Shock wave therapy frequently used in the treatment of orthopedic diseases. Since then, numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of shock wave treatment, especially for tendon attachment diseases (Enthesopathy) prove (see below). Since the biological effect of the shock wave has not been conclusively clarified and the success of the therapy is difficult to predict in individual cases, the shock wave is not unreservedly approved as a form of therapy by the health insurance companies. Most statutory health insurance companies only cover the treatment costs incurred for therapy from Tennis elbow, from Heel spur and the Lime shoulder (Tendinosis calcarea), since the shock wave effect can be viewed as secured in the data situation.
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